Dawn Drake & ZapOte Release New Album: Nightshade
Bassist, percussionist, songwriter, and Brooklynite Dawn Drake, the eclectic frontwoman of Dawn Drake & ZapOte, speaks a dozen musical languages, from the deep rhythmic traditions...
New Album: Yasser Tejeda & Palotré – Kijombo
Yasser Tejeda & his band Palotré are pleased to announce the release of their second album, 'Kijombo'. On 'Kijombo’, which was released on October 11th, Tejeda has produced a masterful,...
Higher Truth: Alex Cuba Distills His Sound to its Essence on Sublime
The spark of creation is a rare and special moment. That’s Alex Cuba’s
favorite part of music-making: when inspiration strikes at 3...
Putumayo Presents: World Peace
Putumayo's World Peace is a Celebration of Artists and Statesmen Seeking a More Peaceful World
Putumayo is pleased...
Sultans of String’s Fundraising Campaign For New Album: REFUGE
From the editor: We have a very important message to share from our friends Sultans of String. They started a fundraising campaign for their...
The Garifuna Collective Announces New Album: ABAN
ABAN is the new album from Belize's THE GARIFUNA COLLECTIVE, set for worldwide release June 21st, 2019 on Stonetree Records, Central America's premier independent...
Once and Future King: Youssou N’Dour’s New Album Makes History Fresh
Youssou N’Dour’s new album meditates on moments from a storied career and pays homage to late great African artists, without losing sight of the...
The Boston Modern Orchestra Project (BMOP) and its Acclaimed Record Label BMOP/sound, Launch Online...
Known as the nation’s foremost label launched by an orchestra and devoted exclusively to 20th and 21st century music, BMOP/sound today announced the debut...
Festival International Nuits d’Afrique – Montréal 2019
From July 9 to 21, 2019, Montréal will be a place of music, dance and festivities at the 33rd Festival international Nuits d’Afrique. During 13 days,...
Encanto Tropical: The Evolution of the Sound of Monsieur Periné
Encanto Tropical was nominated to the GRAMMYs 2019 and also includes the hit "Bailar Contigo", which has more than 45 million views on YouTube....
Funk Therapy: Cimafunk Takes on America With a New Afro-Cuban Groove
Cimafunk is an ambassador for the young Cuban movement that’s pushing traditional music in unexpected directions. His unique contribution to that scene draws from...
Benji Kaplan and Rita Figueiredo Transfix with Bright, Nuanced Portraits of a Hidden Brazil
Brazilian music has a keen ability to tie the magical and surreal with the grounded and historical. New York-based composer Benji Kaplan and Brazilian...
Sivan Arbel launches “Change”: Single from New Album – Change of Light
After just one listen through Change of Light, it quickly becomes clear that Sivan is not your typical jazz vocalist. Her emotive vocal performance...
Salif Keita Releases New Album: “Un Autre Blanc”
The Harmony of Difference: Salif Keita’s New and Last Masterpiece, Un Autre Blanc
Some master artists transform their personal perspective into universally resonant art. That...
globalFEST 2019 showcase festival returns to Copacabana Times Square
Jumpstarting the Conversation: global musical perspectives reverberate at globalFEST 2019
The showcase festival of global artists returns for...
Toronto’s Esprit Orchestra 2018-19 Season Announcement
Toronto's Esprit Orchestra’s 2018-2019 concert season will begin with an intergalactic journey, and end with a grand slam. Founding Music Director & Conductor, Alex...
Koerner Hall’s 10th Anniversary Concert Season Opening Festival
Three free concerts open the festival during Culture Days, including the popular Koerner Hall Free for All. American soprano Kathleen Battle makes her Koerner...
Sitar Virtuoso Anoushka Shankar Presents “Land of Gold”
SITAR VIRTUOSO AND SOCIAL ACTIVIST ANOUSHKA SHANKAR PRESENTS LAND OF GOLD WITH HEADLINING PERFORMANCES AT VENERABLE U.S. VENUES & FESTIVALS IN JULY 2018
ANOUSHKA SHANKAR...
32nd edition of the Festival International Nuits d’Afrique – July 10 to 22, 2018
A WORLDWIDE MUSICAL JOURNEY
Thirteen days of emotion and discovery, with no jet lag...
Montréal, May 29, 2018 - Open wider to the world than ever,...
Luminato 2018 Is Here – June 6 to 24
Luminato is Toronto’s international arts festival dedicated to performance, media and visual arts, and programming that cuts across traditional artform boundaries. The 2018 festival...
